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The Ojai Retreat
160 Besant Rd., Ojai, CA 93023

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Loved the view from the room.

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4 of 5 stars
LovelyLady2008 1 contribution
Thousand Oaks
Jun 23, 2008 | Trip type: Business

We stayed here as a part of a corporate retreat. It was a lovely place. The bed was uber comfortable, the rooms were spotless, the grounds were immaculate, the staff was very kind. My only complaint: there are no TV's and no alarm clocks. While this is fine for a spiritual retreat, it does not work well for a corporate retreat. Other than that, this place is highly rated in my mind!

  • Liked — The quietness
  • Disliked — No TV, radio, alarm
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Business colleagues
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since June 23, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Pet owners
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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5 of 5 stars
travelfellow 2 contributions
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Jun 21, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We have stayed at many B&B's over the years but this was the best so far. Recently redecorated, very clean & a quiet air conditioner. The view was lovely. Big confortable bed, big windows with a crank out to let in fresh air. Beautiful and well maintained gardens. The breakfast is continental which was a surprise & should have been noted during the reservation process. B&B's usually have a wonderful breakfast with the owners but very informal here. Cold food...cereal & fruit. The overall atmosphere made up for this however. Check in was easy & friendly. We will visit again.
Karen & Roger

  • Liked — Quiet & very clean.
  • Disliked — Breakfast
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since February 04, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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Impressed and satisfied by both the staff and the facility

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5 of 5 stars
floresm18 1 contribution
Thousand Oaks, CA
Jun 20, 2008 | Trip type: Business

I recently stayed at the Ojai Retreat for 3 days for a staff retreat with 19 of my colleagues. The location was wonderful and the grounds immaculate. The rooms were beautiful, unique and well-maintained. The office staff, gardeners and cleaning staff were friendly and polite; everyone at the Ojai Retreat went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. It was wonderful to find so many peaceful spots on site to reflect or gather as a small group. Our group booked the entire retreat space and really enjoyed having the kitchen space to prepare and share meals together and to have the large, comfortable meeting space. The prices are very reasonable and I would definitely recommend the Ojai Retreat to small organizations for a retreat.

  • Liked — The views, the rooms had character and each is different, the staff was so cool and down-to-earth and the landscaping was amazing
  • Disliked — Nothing really, we didn't have any problems.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Business colleagues
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since June 20, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event, Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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Adored the Retreat

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5 of 5 stars
RukminiCallimachi 1 contribution
Dakar
Jun 19, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

I grew up in Ojai, California and came back for a brief visit. I wanted to show the beauty of the valley to my boyfriend. We stayed in a magnificent room --- the valley spread out before us. At dawn, we awoke and could see the sun breaking over the ridges, the tiny wisps of pink light and clouds gathering in the mouth of the valley. I would recommend this place to anyone who prefers beauty to cable TV. There are no TVs in the room --- just the awesome nature in front of you.

  • Liked — The View
  • Disliked — Everything was great
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since June 19, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Other
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Ojai Retreat - Just As It Sounds - Retreat

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5 of 5 stars
DavisItaly 1 contribution
Santa Monica
Jun 10, 2008

The Ojai Retreat was a great find. It is very friendly but not intrusive, quite, has lovely gardens, incredible views, near the best restaurant in town without the drive, and an European flavor. ~ Cathy

  • Liked — Gardens, private patio and European flavor
  • Disliked — Bugs
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since June 10, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine, Spa
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160 Besant Rd., Ojai, CA 93023